It's been nearly three weeks since the NHL's trade deadline has passed one of Boston's bigger acquisitions could leave the team this summer during free agency.

It's being reported by Sportsnet's Jeff Marek that Bruins forward Tyler Bertuzzi may be heavily pursued by the Western Conference's Dallas Stars, who could use a gritty forward to add to their top-six.

Bertuzzi, 28, has been a fairly good addition for Boston so far, despite his lack of production. In nine games so far, Bertuzzi has recorded four assists, two penalty minutes and is a plus-two.

The Sudbury (Ontario) native is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st, but before then, he'll play a key middle-six role for the Bruins as the NHL's top team chases their first Stanley Cup in 12 years.